Dylan Baker-Rice
HONG KONG (CHINA)
Meet Dylan Baker-Rice - a powerhouse of good design, creativity and innovation based in Hong Kong (China). Dylan Baker-Rice's design journey has been nothing short of spectacular, marked by a tireless pursuit of excellence. This dedication is clearly mirrored in Dylan Baker-Rice's impressive haul of 3 A' Design Awards that we showcase here. Spanning across categories such as Architecture and Interior, Dylan Baker-Rice's work stands as a living testament to a steadfast commitment to design excellence, serving as a beacon of inspiration for designers globally. With each project, Dylan Baker-Rice masterfully blends form and function, crafting designs that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also functional and timeless. This approach underscores Dylan Baker-Rice's celebration of creativity and an unyielding quest for innovation.
View Profile Consult Now Hire NowDesigned for the Hong Kong/ Shenzhen Biennale of 2013 the Bamboo Mirco-housing project is a form of transitional housing for the 280,000+ residents living in the city without permanent housing. Inexpensive, sustainable, quick to assemble, the micro-housing is proposed for the interior of industrial buildings in Hong Kong and similar cities throughout southeast Asia. It is envisaged as a temporary solution to house individuals, couple, and families as the seek permanent forms of housing utilising the disused industrial space in the city to provide housing.
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A new home for a young family, the design is the second commission for the studio in the Hong Kong neighbourhood of Jardine's Lookout. A contemporary residence for children and adults with space for play and entertaining. The new three bedroom flat is to be a blend of mid-century influences from East and West. Drawing equal inspiration from the concern from craft and materials of mid-century modernism and use of more traditional techniques of building in Hong Kong the apartment seeks a synthesis between these two influences.
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The Flat is unique in the use of contemporary western and traditional Chinese Architectural elements to create a contiguous space. Its formal language bounces between the two influences to create a synthesis that is neither one nor the other. The resultant flat is curvaceous and sinuous at times as in the ceiling and the curved cabinetry in the living room. Then angular with sharp cut outs to delineate the storage vitrines in the dining area and the cut-outs for the windows. It utilises natural materials and design elements to create a unique space.
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